Arizona Tax Credit

Your donation of up to $1,173 for a couple filing jointly or $587 for a single tax filer can qualify for the Arizona Foster Care Qualifying Organization (QFCO) Tax Credit! QFCO #10008

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FOSTER, KINSHIP AND ADOPTIVE PARENT SUPPORTS

The caregiver journey is so fulfilling, but it can require specific supports to help keep you and your family healthy. Parent Mentor Partners are available to team with you! In addition, 3 online chats offered weekly connect you with other caregivers in a friendly environment.

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Expanded to Northern and Southwest Arizona!

We are pleased to expand our Children’s Basic Needs program to the Prescott, Flagstaff, Show Low and Yuma areas! Family Support Services are available online for all foster, kinship and adoptive caregivers throughout the state!

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WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER.

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RECYCLE YOUR BICYCLE!

AZAFAP’s Recycle Your Bicycle project collects your used bicycles and refurbishes them to like-new condition and gives them to kids who have experienced foster care in December! You can give a monetary donation now to help buy parts and supplies, and you can get a tax credit! QFCO #10008

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ABOUT US

The Arizona Association for Foster and Adoptive Parents was founded in 2003 to serve the foster, kinship and adoptive families who care for Arizona’s most vulnerable children. Our Board of Directors are all volunteers, and all are foster, kinship and adoptive parents.

Please join us and help to make all of us stronger and better in our service to the children in Arizona!

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Learn more about AZAFAP and foster care!

Listen to this Rescuers Radio Show episode with our Executive Director, Nancy Williams, and host, Art Brooks, to learn about how the association embraces and supports families who love children from Arizona’s foster care system. AZAFAP has 4 main program areas that include great connection events like picnics and family camps, engaging parent training and child development opportunities, and exciting gifting of new shoes for school and holiday gifts. Many resources are mentioned as well as information about how to help kids in foster care. Learn how to get involved!

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Help Us today!

Your donations go toward serving the foster, kinship and adoptive families who care for Arizona’s most vulnerable children.

You can donate now for a 2023 tax year credit!

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JOIN

AZAFAP invites all foster, kinship and adoptive in Arizona, whose children have come to them through a child welfare agency, to join our Association for FREE.

Premier memberships, that include extra member benefits, are available per couple or single parent membership.

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Our Mission

With the goal of increasing the stability, well-being, and connection of Arizona’s foster, kinship, and adoptive families and their children, our purpose is to strengthen and encourage those families through education, financial and emotional support, relationships, and providing opportunity for a voice throughout their journey.

-Adopted 1.21.23

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EVENTS OF SUPPORT

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Holiday Toy & Bike Gifts

School Shoe Shopping

Family Picnics

Family Camps

Staycations

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14202 N. 73rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85381

Phone: 602-884-1801

Fax: 602-274-4384

Email: info@azafap.org

AZAFAP Hours: M-F: 9:00am - 3:00pm

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